Think staples when shopping. A classic trench like Burberry's or a chic blazer will last for years.
Tipsy
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When it comes to looking good in your clothes it always helps to have a good bra. Consult a fit specialist at any major department or lingerie store, then treat yourself to a few items that will help build you the perfect foundation.
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You walk around the department store to test drive shoes, why not do the same for clothes? Sit, twist, bend, reach up-test the fit and comfort of clothes you're considering buying, if it doesn't pass the test, put it back ont he hanger.
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Save time shopping by "bracketing"-take an item a size smaller and higher into the dressing room with you.
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If you live near a college campus look up the talent that will be playing at the school or the local coffee house. Usually the events are free or super low cost.
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Studies show that when the economy takes a nose dive, lipstick sales go up. I surmise it's a small indulgence that makes you look good. Pucker up!
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Swinging into the coffee shop every morning for your fancy brew can set you back an average of $20 every week. Instead make your coffee at home and carry it in a fancy travel mug. You could save up to $1,000 per year. OMG, that's a vacation. With that kind of savings you could buy a $10 frother and try a new coffee flavor every week and still save big.
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We girls love our gloss, but if you're out in the sun all day don't forget the spf for your lips.
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Don't have the cash for a meal at the top restaurant in town? Browse food websites and print out an exotic recipe to make at home. Make the meal together while enjoying wine and good music. A night in is no longer ho-hum when you enjoy good food and good company without the paying for the tip.
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Has your girlfriend been overwhelmed lately? Offer to babysit for a few hours so she can take a pilates or yoga class. Bake cookies with the kid(s) as an easy and yummy activity.
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Celebrity cosmetic dentist, Dr. Kevin Sands suggests chewing xylitol sugarless gum immediately after eating or drinking stain causing foods or beverages such as dark berries, red wine, and/or coffee. It can help keep stains at bay by promoting saliva flow before stains have a chance to set. An added benefit is that xylitol has been shown to help prevent decay.
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Do a good deed. Offer to walk a few dogs at your local animal shelter.
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Trader Joe's rocks. I bought wine, organic produce and short ribs already packaged in marinade plus two bags othe rother good food and spent less that I would have at the bigger supermarket. Dig my savings Joe.
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Need a buddy? One that always wants to lick your face and toes. Loves chasing a ball and curling up on your lap. Adopt a dog and be kind to him or her. Check out www.rescuetrain.org for help.
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When's the last time you played a board game with your husband? Turn off the TV, play your favorite list on the iPod and challenge him to Scrabble, Backagammon or even Boggle. Just do it. Face each other rather than the TV.
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Stop googling and just drive. It's not important what other film that actor was recently in.
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Make your overnight guests feel welcome by outfitting the nightstand like a wonderful destination hotel. Include local magazines, locally made candy (or a basket of a locally grown fruit), stamped postcards of local attractions. If you really like them, a robe and slippers are a nice addition as well. -Tricia
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Rather than buying a full set of tea-cups at once, get them one at a time choosing on common theme (in my case I chose all white). They will have different shapes and patterns, which is fun and will keep a tea party from looking too formal (whimsy is so much more sociable). -Tricia
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Grow nasturtium or pansies in a window box or in a planter on your windowsill. They grow easily from seed, are colorful and edible. You can add them to salads, put them on cakes, even grill them in a panini (if your bread is thin enough you will see them through the bread, I have done this with basil leaves, too, it is pretty). -Tricia
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Use table place-setting cards at your party, but rather than writing names, write "the comedian", "the politician", "the philosopher" and so on. Let your Friends try to figure out for themselves who "they" are ( it is also fun to see who they think each other is, too).-Tricia